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About Us
Cold! Cold!! Cold!!!
Cold! Cold!! Cold!!!
Cold! Cold!! Cold!!!
We live in the San Bernardino mountains, and this year's storms have been enormous--one for the record books!
On a Christmas Night
Cold! Cold!! Cold!!!
Cold! Cold!! Cold!!!
During the cold snowy nights, Robin and I have been working on a new Christmas album with traditional carols. This album: Creation: On A Christmas Night can now be streamed on all streaming sites!
My Passion
I uncovered my passion for music listening to YES and Elton John in 1973; and learned to play from the part of me that sings! Music needs to be created from the deepest part of one's soul. My favorite musical styles include jazz, rock, blues, classical, choral and movie soundtracks.
My Inspiration
The keyboard work of Rick Wakeman, Elton John, Chic Corea, and the jazz great Oscar Peterson, inspired me to continue with keyboard music and composition. I've also received inspiration from Jerry and Debbie Burgan (We Five), Christopher Burgan, Mark Hiiva, and Robin Dunn. Other inspiration came from our Glendora High School choral teacher, Don Clarke (Four Preps).
Musical Compositions
One of my favorite recordings, Robin & Jimmy Dunn "Creation 1" is worth listening to! Also, the Tannins "Intimate Encounter" featuring Christopher Burgan and Shane Shupbach. During the holidays, check out our CD we played on for Christopher Burgan - "Winterscapes" -Last year I released "Christmas: From My Heart to Yours." Our latest, "Creation: On a Christmas Night" is out now. You can find these on all streaming sites, including iTunes, CD Baby, Spotify & Pandora. And NOW, you can stream the infamous 1997 album, "Jazz Like Substance" with the Jimmy Dunn Band (all jazz-original compositions with Mark Hiiva, guatarist extraordinaire) .
Favorite Photos!
One of my favorite pics with incredible musicians I've had the opportunity to play with over the years!
Charles Williams - sax player extroardinare! Mark Pacificar, touring veteran with Vertical Horizon.
About Us
Musical Compositions for TV, Movies, and Musical Theatre
Musical Compositions for TV, Movies, and Musical Theatre
Musical Compositions for TV, Movies, and Musical Theatre
In the 1980's, composed for video games and a TV pilot. Composed the music for two films: "The Hoax" (Stoney Creek Productions, 2006), and "Desert Sky: The First Year in Iraq" (2005 documentary by Open Arms Productions and shown on the History Channel). Music has been published by "Maranatha! Music" & "Kids USA". Robin and I created 2 pia
In the 1980's, composed for video games and a TV pilot. Composed the music for two films: "The Hoax" (Stoney Creek Productions, 2006), and "Desert Sky: The First Year in Iraq" (2005 documentary by Open Arms Productions and shown on the History Channel). Music has been published by "Maranatha! Music" & "Kids USA". Robin and I created 2 piano and cello soundscapes albums: "Creation 1 & 2" - and an original love song collection, "Once in a Lifetime." Additional recordings include "Winterscapes" and "The Tannins: Intimate Encounter." Most recently, "Christmas: From My Heart to Yours." I'm currently working on a new musical theatre production with Benna Munger entitled, "Romelle." We hope to have this completed by 2024.
My Life in Music
Musical Compositions for TV, Movies, and Musical Theatre
Musical Compositions for TV, Movies, and Musical Theatre
I grew up in a family of talented musicians, including my eldest sister (Shelley Dunn) who sang with the Carpenters, and my sister (Claudia Dunn Hardwick) who danced and sang for Disney productions for more than 20 years. I cut my teeth on jazz, rock, blues, classical, and gospel (learning from Lee Frick, a teacher who graduated from Peab
I grew up in a family of talented musicians, including my eldest sister (Shelley Dunn) who sang with the Carpenters, and my sister (Claudia Dunn Hardwick) who danced and sang for Disney productions for more than 20 years. I cut my teeth on jazz, rock, blues, classical, and gospel (learning from Lee Frick, a teacher who graduated from Peabody, and Marlin Jones--Sound House Studios in Hollywood). Robin (Jones) Dunn sang with Tom Keene & The Contemporaries, Truth, and for various recording projects with Bob Summers and the Mike Curb Congregation.
Performance Years
Musical Compositions for TV, Movies, and Musical Theatre
Performance Years
I've had the privilege of performing as the musical director for The World Famous Platters (with original baritone, Paul Robi), and as pianist for The Diamonds and The We Five---along with our best friends Debbie and Jerry Burgan. Later, Robin & I performed with The Tannins, an acoustic instrumental ensemble. Serving as the instrumental d
I've had the privilege of performing as the musical director for The World Famous Platters (with original baritone, Paul Robi), and as pianist for The Diamonds and The We Five---along with our best friends Debbie and Jerry Burgan. Later, Robin & I performed with The Tannins, an acoustic instrumental ensemble. Serving as the instrumental director at Community of Joy in Arizona, we started the "Jimmy Dunn Band" which released "Jazz Like Substance" in 1997, and one of the cuts from the album, "Bossa for Laura" (by Mark Hiiva) was featured on Season 3 of AMC's TV hit show, "Breaking Bad."